Point of Sale Terminal Security (PTS) Program Overview

SecurityMetrics is approved by MasterCard as a National Voluntary Laboratory authorized to perform Point of Sale Terminal Security (PTS) Program evaluations (reference number MC.PTS.L.SEC.2007APR).

The MasterCard Point of Sale Terminal Security (PTS) Program requires security evaluations for all wireless and Internet Protocol (IP) enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals. PTS approved POS terminals provide assurance to merchants and acquirers that their transactions are secure.

In 2005, MasterCard issued the following PTS Program deadlines:

  1. Since April 1, 2006 acquirers are required to ensure all newly deployed wireless and IP-enabled POS terminals be evaluated and approved.
  2. Since September 1, 2006 acquirers are required to ensure all wireless and IP-enabled POS terminals deployed after September 1, 2006 support encryption.
  3. Since January 3, 2007 acquirers are required to upgrade all wireless and IP-enabled POS terminals deployed before September 1, 2006.


Acquirers

SecurityMetrics' expertise in Point of Sale hardware can provide many advantages for PCI merchant risk programs. If your merchants are using older terminals with security vulnerabilities or terminals known to store track data, then SecurityMetrics can help you focus your PCI risk strategy. SecurityMetrics will combine your existing PCI data with our PTS data to dramatically reduce your PCI assessment risk while targeting only select, high-risk merchants.

Terminal Manufacturers

SecurityMetrics simplifies PTS evaluation and approval. After the initial evaluation report, we help you resolve any outstanding issues until your terminal hardware is approved. Once your terminals are secure and ready for approval, we will submit your evaluation report to MasterCard for approval. When MasterCard approves your terminal hardware, they will add it to their list of approved devices.

Contact Us

For more information call (801) 705-5656 or email pts@securitymetrics.com.

More PTS Information

For more information on PTS requirements and assessments please login to MasterCard Online.com.